Friendly Fill-Ins and a Bright and Shiny Eddy

Hello, friends! It's Friday, and so you better believe we're here with the Friendly Fill-Ins challenge. My amazing co-host Ellen of 15andmeowing came up with the first two fill-in statements, and I came up with the second two.


1. On Super Bowl Sunday, I will _________.

2. The toy I couldn't live without as a child was _________.

3. My _________ skills are much better than my _________ skills.

4. I _________ when choosing _________.


My answers are below in bold.

1. On Super Bowl Sunday, I will be watching the Puppy Bowl and its Kitty Halftime Show.
(I honestly could not care less about the football. It's just not my thing. But the Puppy Bowl? Yes, please. There used to be a Kitten Bowl for a couple of years as well, but I can't seem to find that airing anymore. There's usually a Kitty Halftime Show during the Puppy Bowl, though, so that's far better than nothing.)

2. The toy I couldn't live without as a child was Teddy Ruxpin.
(I just mentioned this storytelling teddy bear in another recent fill-in. To avoid me rambling about him all over again, you can read more about him right here.)

3. My animal skills are much better than my people skills.
(I feel like a lot of us might be to relate this, perhaps? I love animals. I love hanging out with them. I talk to them and get along with them with ease. I don't often feel the same when it comes to people.)

4. I never know what success I'll achieve when choosing canned food for Tonks.
(Tonks is my kitty who loves canned food. That is, she loves begging for canned food. Whether she deems it worthy and will actually eat it, that's a whole other story.)

Now it's your turn!

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Now, Eddy is of course here to bless you with her presence. Are you ready for a bright and shiny Eddy?

Eddy would apologize for blinding you with this photo, but she's just too happy for this sunshine. She hopes you're all enjoying a sunny day!

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Flashback Doodle of the Day

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Tip of the Day

February is not only Spay/Neuter Awareness Month and Pet Dental Health Care Month, but also National Cat Health Month. We've already given tips on the first two, so now we're of course moving on to some tips for keeping those kitties healthy. Our first such tip is to take your cat to the veterinarian for a checkup on an annual basis at the least. In general, a health check is recommended at least every 6 to 12 months. More regular vet visits are of course recommended for any cats with known illnesses, such as kidney disease, hyperthyroidism, diabetes, and cancer, among others.

Visits with the veterinarian do not always just simply mean a quick exam, though. Depending on your furbaby's health, lifestyle, and any other important factors, you will of course have to take into consideration vaccinations, bloodwork, urinalyses, fecal exams, and so forth. Your veterinarian will be able to discuss and offer recommendations on how and when to proceed with these. For example, discuss with your veterinarian your cat's risk for certain illnesses, and discuss any related vaccinations. When it comes to bloodwork and urinalyses, these are often recommended at least yearly for seniors cats, such as those who have reached 6 or 7 years of age. This could allow for early detection of certain diseases. More frequent bloodwork is, of course, recommended for those with known kidney disease, diabetes, and a variety of other diseases.

The long and short of this tip is that your cat should be seen by a veterinarian at least once a year, or more frequently if needed. A veterinarian's exam, as well as bloodwork and other tests, can help reveal any issues that might be arising, whether or not your kitty is showing any signs of illness. Cats are professionals at hiding disease, so exams and tests could, quite literally, be lifesavers.